The great outdoors Spring brings good news: the Royal Horseguards Hotel has opened its summer terrace for the 2026 season. We liked the idea of finally sipping cocktails and dining outside on a sunny day, so we went along to this green and hidden corner of London, moments from Trafalgar Square and the River Thames, […]
STK London, Stratford – Rooftop Terrace Review
Cocktails and Small Plates in Style at STK London, Stratford As many regular Shopping Mall customers may tell you, after a few hours of browsing and buying ‘essentials’ I’m ready to escape the throngs. Westfield Stratford is one of the busiest malls I know in the UK and it was a huge relief to find […]
Penelope’s at Amano Covent Garden: Restaurant review
Never a dull moment at Penelope’s Located inside the stylish Amano Hotel in Covent Garden, Penelope’s is a restaurant and immersive dining experience serving a fusion of Israeli and Spanish food inspired by the co-founder Ariel Schiff’s youth. The vibe is very much Berlin-meets-London, so expect a strong soundtrack, an extensive drinks list, and a […]
40 Elephants Bar, Great Scotland Yard Hotel
A Soiree of Opulence and Intrigue at 40 Elephants Bar The Great Scotland Yard Hotel stands proudly upon the historical grounds that once housed the Metropolitan Police’s former headquarters, a venerable epicentre of law and order within London’s City of Westminster. This handsome Edwardian building, which was built in 1829, is positioned in a prime […]
The Last Talisman, Restaurant Review
Bringing something unique to Bermondsey Street As a die-hard foodie, I cannot believe I’ve never experienced the delights of Bermondsey Street until recently. Renowned as one of London’s trendiest culinary neighbourhoods, it truly lives up to its reputation with a seemingly endless selection of acclaimed restaurants, charming cafes, and lively artisanal market stalls at every […]
Heliot Steak House at the Hippodrome Casino, Leicester Square – Review
Everyone’s a winner at The Heliot Steak House. For almost a year now, I’ve worked around the corner from the Hippodrome Casino on Leicester Square. Despite my curiosity about what goes on behind its grand doors and walking past it on countless occasions, I’ve never set foot inside until recently. The sheer size of the […]
Martin Miller’s Gin
A voyage in search of the perfect G&T The story behind Martin Miller’s Gin sounds a tad eccentric. It evokes those conversations we’ve all had with friends. The “let’s do…” conversations, often embarked upon in a state of excitement (or after a few glasses of something relaxing!). Inventive ideas which produce smiles, sighs and “if […]
Discover Jawbox Small Batch Dry Gin
An award-winning tasty tipple for “the adventurous, the confident and the curious”. In my youth, hanging out with girlfriends in London’s pubs after work, I spent too much money on my favourite tipple: spoiling perfectly good whisky with dry ginger ale. This habit was scotched (literally) after a trip north to the land of heather […]
God Save the Gin!
MOM LOVE Gin offers Royal Sweetness With its funky bottle and eye-catching logo MOM LOVE Gin sets out to grab your attention. “Look at me!” it challenges you. “I’m the Queen of Gins”. It’s pink and proud. But does it punch as high as it preens? British gin production (and consumption) is booming in the […]
Bloody Mary and More with Grey Goose Vodka
Celebrate the Day of the Dead with the water of life! Cocktails denote an occasion. They come with an aura of celebration, of decadence, of happy times and alternative realities. A cocktail is a work of alchemy, a potion which has the power to create a lasting memory and imprint it within multiple senses. Remember […]